EA Sports FC 25 Players Struggle with Game-Breaking Defending Glitch: What You Need to Know

EA Sports FC 25 players are currently experiencing a game-breaking glitch that severely impacts their ability to defend, making the gameplay frustrating and unbalanced. The issue arises when specific commands are pressed together, causing players to lose control of their defenders, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. FC 25, the latest release in EA’s soccer simulation series, features top players like Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi, alongside iconic teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, and FC Barcelona.

The EA Sports FC series, formerly known as FIFA, has a history of bugs and glitches that have caused frustration among players. With the release of FC 25 on September 27, another major glitch has surfaced, making it difficult for players to defend effectively.

According to reports on Reddit, many FC 25 players are experiencing an issue where they cannot move their defenders using the left stick when pressing both the L2 (jockey) and R1 (second-man press) buttons simultaneously. This glitch locks the left stick input until one of the buttons is released, leaving defenders immobile. This issue is especially problematic against fast attackers, and it has been reported in both Pro Clubs and Career Mode.

Defensive Issues in EA Sports FC 25

Jockeying is a critical technique used to contain skilled attackers in FC 25, while the second-man press brings in an additional defender to help apply pressure. The combination of these commands can be highly effective for regaining possession and launching counter-attacks. However, the glitch occurring when these actions are performed together has made defending extremely challenging, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

Though this bug is significant, it's worth noting that FC 25 is still in its early stages since release, and large-scale games like this often encounter issues that need fixing. However, given the severity of the glitch, EA will likely need to act quickly to resolve the problem and restore balance to the game. Early reviews of FC 25 on Steam have been mixed, with players criticizing not only the bugs but also certain gameplay shortcomings in the new release.